Pedal Poll will take place between June 2nd and 7th, 2026. Why help? Canadian communities are seeing a surge in e-bikes, e-scooters and shared mobility, creating both opportunities and challenges for planners, governments, industry and users. We want to capture a snapshot of these diverse travel modes so we can build a stronger, evidence-based case for safer infrastructure. This […]
Right on red… Safety: What safety?
You’re cycling through an intersection or crossing a street on a green light, and yet you don’t feel safe. You can never guarantee you won’t get hit by a driver turning right on a red light. You know they’ll look for an opening in motorized traffic, completely overlooking you. Yet City staff advises against a […]
Life outside of cars: Besançon
A while back I was part of an email discussion on transportation that revolved only around cars and driving. My blood started boiling. What about talking about people outside of cars, I said. That got me thinking. I regularly go back to my hometown of Besançon, France. When I’m there, I walk and take transit. […]
Rally to protest Bill 60
Dear residents, This Thursday, Bike Ottawa is organising a rally to protest Bill 60 that, among other things, will ban any new bike lanes involving road reconfiguration. Whether you bike, walk, roll or even drive, you should care about this. The Ontario government is essentially handcuffing municipalities and subjecting them to the whim of a […]
